Shawn & me, 22 1/2 years of marriage,
and seven beautiful children later!
Josh- 21, Lauren- 16 1/2, Kayley- 14 1/2, Jacob- 13, Krissy- 10,
Standing in line. The girl at the right of this picture was so mad that she didn't make the Top 5, that she left before the pageant was even over. Not cool.
Lauren playing "Music of the Night" from Phantom of the Opera.
And she won the talent part.
She was pretty happy.
And then she won Miss Congeniality. So 2 trophies that night. Here she is with Kayley and cousin Rebekah after the pageant. Later that night all 3 watched the movie.
Because she won, she had to attend the lighting of the Little River County Courthouse the Wednesday night before Thanksgiving. She also had/has to be in the parades. She's already been in the Foreman parade, and Ashdown's is Monday (weather permitting... if so, it will be changed to Tuesday).
Kayley got her haircut. She cut off about 3-4 inches, and got it layered.
Where is my 14 year old daughter?! She is looking so grown up!! Very beautiful!!
Jacob playing his trumpet at the Parents Meeting the Tuesday after Thanksgiving.
Maraschino Chocolate Chip Cookies
**Save the Dates**
He took Krissy to lunch last Saturday since he couldn't be home for her birthday dinner/cake.
And he has been seeing Amanda...
a lot!
So much, that something may happen soon, which I can't say...
but that the Dallas LDS Temple may be involved in April.
Here they are with Madison (Hanna's cousin and newest Beehive in our ward), and Sara (yellow bow) who is Hanna's sister. Not sure who the girl in front is, but she was having a great time too!
Lauren joined FFA. I know, right?? She has already talked to her Papaw, who is going to allow her to raise a calf for show next year. I know, right? This week is the Four States Fair, and all FFA kids were able to go and help with the daily stuff when local school kids came to visit. Unfortunately, Ashdown school kids were not able to go, so that was a bummer. I am sure it's all about the money and with football being the #1 priority right now,
Some of the FFA girls.
And 4 of them with their boots. Yes, Lauren is wearing Justin's.
September "cowboy" dance.
Awwwwww, it's Grant & Kayley again!!
Lauren and a kid named Tyler. 
Most of the Texarkana Ward Youth. I think maybe 3-4 are missing from that day. The New Boston Ward also goes with them so they can have a full session.
Lauren
Kayley
Jacob, with his long tie...
and no belt. Typical stinkin' Deacon!! LOL!!
They all had a great time. This was also Jacob's first time going.
And a mint chocolate cake
Happy Birthday to you!! She scored with lots of money, and has plans to buy some Justin boots. I am slowly training them in to be real country folk aka rednecks according to my sister. Haha!!
We love you Krissy!!
Working on some before school one morning. Yes, I allow them to keep them taped on my coffee table for days as they are in the process of making them.
Howdy Partner! Joey had Cowboy day a week or so ago. He loved it. Loved being a cowboy! He looked the part with his scratched up face.
Homecoming week. Compared to last September (look under Sept 2010 archives for last years pictures), it was rather nice. Last year it was sooooo hot, and this year it was actually cool, and kids had their hoodies on. Lauren & Jacob were busy getting ready for the parade. Ashdown Homecoming week is a big thing here. Starts with 1/2 days school, big pep rally, parade and ends with the game.
Jacob with some of the 7th grade football players. He is the manager because of the pump, etc... But still part of the team. Go Panthers!!
Lauren helped with the 10th grade float, but I didn't get any good pictures. She was on the float too. It was cute. I think they got 3rd place.
Lauren & Kayley with the blankets that our Stake YW did in July for CASA in Texarkana. It was a great service project, and they enjoyed doing them.
Krissy, Lindsey and Joey just relaxing outside having a good time with each other.
Jacob measuring Kayley for his project in Science...
and Lauren measuring Jacob. Silly kids!
